Human Resources Director

SkyBridge Luxury & Associates • Full-time • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, US • $85k - $95k / year • 17h ago

Hotel Director of Human Resources

Boutique Lifestyle Hotel | Minneapolis, MN

$85,000 – $95,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a dynamic, people-first leader to step into a Director of People & Culture role at a highly regarded boutique lifestyle hotel in Minneapolis.

This is not a back-office HR role. This is a visible, energetic, culture-driving position for someone who thrives on connection, brings positive energy to the floor, and is passionate about developing teams.

You’ll oversee a team of ~60 associates, acting as both a strategic business partner and the heartbeat of the employee experience—from onboarding to engagement to training and development.

What You’ll Own

Serve as the cultural ambassador of the hotel—driving engagement, morale, and associate experience
Lead full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies
Build and execute impactful training programs that elevate service and team performance
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development
Oversee employee relations, coaching leaders and resolving matters with professionalism and care
Manage payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with state and federal labor laws
Champion performance management, succession planning, and career development initiatives
Analyze HR metrics and trends to continuously improve engagement and retention
Ensure alignment with company values while supporting overall business goals

Who You Are

Outgoing, approachable, high-energy—you naturally connect with people at all levels and set the tone for culture
A trainer at heart—you’re passionate about developing others and creating engaging, service-driven learning environments
A visible, hands-on leader—you lead from the floor, not behind a desk
A polished HR professional with a strong foundation in employee relations, coaching, and compliance
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with confidence, discretion, and empathy
A true culture builder who takes pride in creating a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace

What You Bring

5+ years of Human Resources leadership experience
Background in hospitality, lifestyle, or service-driven environments preferred
Strong working knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred)
Proven ability to lead training, engagement, and development initiatives

Why This Role

Boutique environment with strong culture and leadership visibility
Opportunity to shape the associate experience end-to-end
Stable ownership + growth-minded leadership team
Competitive benefits including medical, 401k, hotel discounts, and more

The Bottom Line

If you’re someone who brings energy, personality, and passion for people, and you want to be in a role where you can truly impact culture—not just process—this is a strong platform.